Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Place

Presented by the Regeneration and Planning Portfolio Holder

Councillor T J Pendleton presented the report to members, seeking their endorsement of the designation of the Kegworth Conservation Area.  He referred to the public consultation which had been undertaken and highlighted the positive response received as set out in Appendix 3 of the report. 

Councillor R Blunt commented that building the bypass provided an opportunity to stop the blight on this market town caused by traffic.  He hoped the renewal of the conservation area along with other efforts would make the residents of Kegworth proud of their town centre again.  He expressed support for any future initiatives to celebrate the town centre. 

Councillor T J Pendleton added that the bypass would significantly improve the current air quality issues in the area.

It was moved by Councillor T J Pendleton, seconded by Councillor A V Smith and

RESOLVED THAT:

The designation of the Kegworth Conservation Area be approved.

Reason for decision:  Designation of the Kegworth conservation area would support the aims of the Council Delivery Plan relating to sustainable development and growth and people feeling proud of their homes and communities and support the Council in fulfilling its duties under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (“the 1990 Act”) relating to the designation and review of conservation areas.